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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
1
In Rath County officials document a steeple disaster and its immediate aftermath. The record notes local responders, the site at a church, and subsequent actions by authorities to secure the area and inspect structural integrity. No injuries are detailed in the readable text.
The piece argues that a clash between free enterprise and planned economy in England shows socialism eroding liberty. It cites Sir Stafford Cripps, warns that labor compulsion in coal fields may spread, and urges exposure of socialist books that attack American business and government ideals.
The article notes prices up 78 percent since 1939 with food up 127 percent and production nearly doubling. It cites wage gains across sectors including coal miners 183 percent and profits up 300 percent since 1939. Despite high costs, savings rose and new credit restrictions failed to lower auto prices by about one hundred dollars. Housing demand remains strong but prices surged.
Fragmentary text mentions ongoing jogging or routine, with unclear names or dates. The readable portion suggests a casual update on days and conditions without concrete events or identities. No verifiable details to form a distinct news item.
Ted from Ricker Classical Institute Houston and is presently attending Ricker Junior College. No date has been set for the wedding.
Jordan Parker, christened Dominicus Jordan, served in Georgetown from 1776 to 1778 and as a church deacon before dying December 29, 1822. The record traces Parker descendants, marriages, and maritime ties including the brig Calista built in 1806, with branches into the Morse and Oliver families and connections to editor Harry C. Webber of the Times.
Miss ce Ogy 7d Malmsten of New York City has returned home with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Walter H Bowker of 764 High street after a first visit in 14 years.
The report shows total year landings above two and a half million dollars over 1947 figures, with cod and herring promising gains if the late run is strong. Lobster activity dropped as fishermen shift to other nets while inshore line trawling rose. Sea moss harvest fell to 557000 pounds due to weak markets.
Bath directory canvassers will start compiling the 1949 city directory with a two year term. They will call on every family in Bath and four outlying towns to gather names ages 16 and over plus business details. Nelson T. Wright will again head the canvassing, aided by Crowley & Lunt staff carrying credentials and the directory.
A surprise stork shower was hosted for Mrs. George Morin at the home of Mrs. Carlyle Taber. Guests included Mrs. Charles Shepard Miss Dorothy Craig Mrs. H Gerry Harding and others. gifts were displayed on a pink and blue table and cards were opened before refreshments and card games.
Mr and Mrs Augustus Pinkham of Readfield announce the engagement of their daughter Maxine Barbara to Edmund R Furber son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Furber of 24 Bedford Road Bath. No wedding date has been set.
Mr and Mrs James H Barrett and son Jim from Down East Lodge Scarboro were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Addison Jones Fremont street. They report a successful season with all rooms booked for November hunting season.
The Farm Bureau event on November 12 featured a noon meal directed by food project leader Mrs Evelyn Beals. Attendees included Mrs Claire Goodwin Mrs Julia Dozois Mrs Gladys Dozois Mrs Annie Har and others, with a meat loaf menu served to those present.
The Progressive Union chambers in Freeport Lisbon Cosmo politan Bath and Winnegance held an all day gathering at the Winnegance community hall with 31 attendees. Reports were given by secretary treasurer Mrs Bernard Knight and plans made for the November 12 meeting with Freeport. A noon picnic lunch followed and an impromptu program replaced the canceled guest speaker Mrs Sumner Sewall. The Winnegance auxiliary will meet November 28 at Mrs Seymour Hayden.
The Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council of Saga dahoc county held a Thursday meeting at Rock Hill Inn. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Larrabee and Mrs. Roscoe Hoskins of Topsham, with State Deputy Cleveland Marriner presiding. A program led by Mrs. Ila Day featured members from Bodwell, Dromore, Woolwich, and West Bath granges. About 75 members attended, including 16 lecturers. The next gathering, November 18, will be at Progressive Grange in Richmond.
A Bailey Evening school requests a refinishing and decorating antiques class. If enough registrations are received an instructor will be hired. Register at City hall, with a minimum of 12 required. Enroll now to start the course promptly.
At the annual Girl Scout tea in December area volunteers led by Mrs. Louis A. Dole urged donations for the Clothes For Friendship project. Scouts and interested residents were asked to contact Mrs. Dole to supply clothes for local needy children and ensure packing and shipping by December.
Charlee Ballides of Beacon Street was named to Bowdoin Scholars, one of the James Bowdoin Scholarships honoring high academic records. Nearly 100 undergraduates were recognized, with a lecture by Prof. Howard Mumford Jones of Harvard at Memorial Hall and a luncheon in Moulton Union.
Torrent 1 Hand tub association forms a fife and drum corps for Bath’s Fourth of July muster parade. President Melvin Miller names John J. Louis Stone Chester H. McCabe Jr and Joseph Proctor Jr to a committee to contact members and raise funds for equipment. Next meeting set for November 3 at the Ye House on Marshall Street.
Out of town relatives Guinn weiding Beturday and Mrs Samuel E Brown of Wilton Connecticut appear in a damaged fragment with names Ruth Mac land and Mar ag Sortie among others. text incomplete and hard to parse.
Saasele Blanksted visited the tchontagh office and arranged a demonstration of dispatching messages. Pupils watched as two teletypes transmitted and learned how numbers trace telegrams and confirm receipt. Mr. MacDonald noted employment opportunities, citing Morse graduate Carroll Hatch at Western Union.
The Bath Rotary Club Community Service Committee asks local residents to donate clothing for men women and children on November 3 and 4. Donated items will be collected by local chapters and sent to a central base for distribution to those in need. Shoes are also requested and minor repairs can be arranged by the committee. Members include Liam Craft Jason Jane Dr Earl Wade Ralph Mitten dorm Justus Pittier.
Phyllis Ann White was hostess to a group of young friends at her home. Decorations in pastel shades and a prettily iced cake with candles formed a center piece while floral candy filled baskets served as favors. Gifts were opened and enjoyed by the guest of honor.
Fireside Club met Sunday for devotions led by Jean McKay and Snow. A film titled Children of Africa was shown. Richard Nex organized games. Next Sunday a social evening is planned with Ann Powers Barbara Keen Walter Fullerton and William Haggett.
Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Jr and their two sons Edward and Arthur of South Ward Ludreau stayed for a week with their grandparents at 1 Washington Street Ward.
Local business owners decry seasonal pranks harming storefronts as masks and smeared windows prompt safety concerns. Mo Riarty urges parental guidance and responsible youth behavior to curb holiday mischief and protect shoppers.
A new eight week basic training program is established at Fort Bragg North Carolina. Soldiers receive instruction in hygiene care of clothing and discharges, chemical attack preparedness, citizenship and navigation, map reading, marching, drill, weapons and combat skills. Training runs from mid month for a short period.
A shower is planned at four o'clock in honor of Miss Jen Brown. Attendees include Mrs. Hilton Soule Mrs. John Quinn and Miss Isabel Burns.
Moriarty spoke to students about safety at Weeks Street School. He discussed crossing highways riding bicycles and being considerate of others during Halloween celebrations.
Puzzle page fragment lists clue numbers 35 36 39 and a foreign word for water. The entry hints at an open item, an article of merchandise and a European river. A stray numeral 4 and letters Fin appear among the notes.
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